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The writer of these volumes has endeavoured to collect, in a readable and attractive form, the best of those medical Ana that have been preserved by tradition or literature. In doing so, he has not only done his best to combine and classify old stories, but also cautiously to select his materials, so that his work, While affording amusement to the leisure hours of Doctors learned in their craft, might contain no line that should render it unfit for the drawing-room table. To effect this, it has been found necessary to reject many valuable and characteristic anecdotes - some of them entering.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330889193
- ISBN 13 9781330889190
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages326
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This 17th-century book by the author of "Religio Medici" delves into the curious history and significance of the physician's walking stick. It begins with the cane's origins in ancient Egyptian symbols of authority, tracing its progression through centuries of medical practice. The author then offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural importance of the cane, from its associations with barber-surgeons to its use as a fashion accessory among physicians. Beyond its historical value, the book explores the cane's role as a tool for both healing and self-defense, showcasing the varied ways in which it has influenced the practice of medicine. Through its rich exploration of this unique medical accessory, the book sheds light on the evolution of medical practices and the broader cultural context in which they have developed. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330889190_0
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